The African Climate Platform and Pan African Lawyers Union have filed a historic climate case before the African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights, seeking an Advisory Opinion on the human rights legal obligations of African States in the context of climate change. The case aims to define obligations for African States to pressure historical emitters to reduce emissions below 1.5°C, making climate protection a legal duty to protect vulnerable groups and hold responsible parties accountable. This effort aligns with a global trend of legal opinions on climate obligations, with the African Court potentially providing a unique, Afrocentric perspective on climate justice. The case is expected to be the most consequential climate case in African history, addressing the responsibilities of African states in the face of the climate crisis and presenting the Court with a unique opportunity to address the urgent threat of the climate crisis.